Yeah, I was watching the local CBS news here and they were talking about how Stallworth "received" an offer but the Eagles could still get him (as they put it); but the Patriots deserve credit for this offseason; Stallworth, Gaffney (if he can keep it up) and Welker in the slot and Jackson waiting in the wings; solid.

We've received e-mails from several readers who have heard rumors (apparently on radio stations in the Boston area) that receiver Donte' Stallworth and the Patriots have agreed to a six-year, $32 million contract, with $12 million in guaranteed money.

Per a league source, there is no agreement between Stallworth and New England, and there isn't likely to be a deal in the short term. For now, the plan is for Stallworth to follow his visit to Foxborough with a trip to Tennessee and then to Miami.

Also, the Eagles have reportedly made an offer to Stallworth. We've confirmed that an offer has been made, but we have not been able to finable any of the terms.

If the Eagles re-sign Stallworth, they won't be required to upgrade the fourth-round pick that they sent to the Saints as part of the 2006 trade for the receiver to a third-round pick. The enhancement was required, we're told, only if Stallworth had been re-signed before becoming a free agent.

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Yeah, I was watching the local CBS news here and they were talking about how Stallworth "received" an offer but the Eagles could still get him (as they put it); but the Patriots deserve credit for this offseason; Stallworth, Gaffney (if he can keep it up) and Welker in the slot and Jackson waiting in the wings; solid.

Hope it's true. If it is...Wow.
Welker...Caldwell..Stallworth...Watson..Maroney... and if Gaffney can play as well as he did in the playoffs. Wow. We're going to have an awesome offense. And that's not even mentioning David Thomas, who came on strong last year. We're stacked. I still would have preferred Randy Moss though, but Stallworth is the type of guy we like. Very quick, and smaller. That's the type of guys that work well in our offense.

Well, it'll certainly be interesting to see what happens with it. If the Patriots sign Stallworth, that certainly allows them a lot of options and flexibility in the draft. It wouldn't surprise me in the least to see them completely deal out of the first round (dealing both picks) if they are able to land Stallworth. Or, it allows them a "luxury" move, such as a Brian Leonard, or to stock DL talent for the near future, when changes will likely begin to happen up front.

As for the Jets, I think landing Thomas Jones at only the cost of a few draft spots was a good deal for them, and a significant move. If they can add someone like Marc Columbo along with perhaps a corner or a tight end, that would be a successful offseason.

Well, it'll certainly be interesting to see what happens with it. If the Patriots sign Stallworth, that certainly allows them a lot of options and flexibility in the draft. It wouldn't surprise me in the least to see them completely deal out of the first round (dealing both picks) if they are able to land Stallworth. Or, it allows them a "luxury" move, such as a Brian Leonard, or to stock DL talent for the near future, when changes will likely begin to happen up front.

As for the Jets, I think landing Thomas Jones at only the cost of a few draft spots was a good deal for them, and a significant move. If they can add someone like Marc Columbo along with perhaps a corner or a tight end, that would be a successful offseason.

You couldn't see them move up, and try to acquire an elite talent like Landry or Revis? Kind of scary to think what Belichick could do with a talent like Landry at Safety

You couldn't see them move up, and try to acquire an elite talent like Landry or Revis? Kind of scary to think what Belichick could do with a talent like Landry at Safety

I would absolutely love to see us move up for Landry, even if we had to give up picking till the late 3rd to do it. Landry is an amazing prospect. Even without the elite workout numbers, he's the type of guy Belichick loves.

I guess it's possible the Patriots sell up that high, but I'm not sold on it. This is a team that values it's draft picks here, and with what has been long thought of as a weak draft, I've always thought there was a strong possibility they might deal down and accumulate future picks. They had the cap space this year to make the moves, but they also know in the near future, they'll need to start moving guys off to have continuity, and that'll involve future picks. On paper, next year's draft looks much better right now, and accumulating picks there could help ease the burden of potentially moving off guys like Bruschi/Harrison/Green/perhaps Light amongst others. The grades between late first talent and 2nd round talents aren't going to differentiate by much. With how they utilize safety talent, they might as well take a Reggie Nelson (don't think he'll be there, but there's a chance) or Michael Griffin, or to take a John Wendling/Eric Weddle type later on.

umm since when does Landry not have elite workout numbers, last i checked he ran a 4.35 with great measureables, and comes from one the best NFL ready schools, so what else do u need

he's a top 10 talent, for what reason should he slip to a spot we could trade up to, i have no idea, tho this would be a prayer, it could happen, and i would LOOOOVE IT!!! is he ONLY suited for FS cuz Eugene is young but injury prone and i think this will be harrisons last year

besides that, i really havent seen a news cast say something like EXAMPLE: "steelers offer McSally "6 yr $25 Mil Deal" and end up being turned down, i think he might see what else is out there and sign the deal, or he hasnt quite signed it, but agreed to terms

in my HONEST opinion i believe at the end of tomorrow, he will be a New England Patriot, making us the most dynamic, young, and explosive offense in the LEAGUE, i said it LEAGUE

umm since when does Landry not have elite workout numbers, last i checked he ran a 4.35 with great measureables, and comes from one the best NFL ready schools, so what else do u need

You misunderstood what I said. I was saying that even if Landry did not have the elite workout numbers, he would be on the Patriots radar. But that's a dream. I can't actually seeing us trading up for him. Still, we do have a ton of flexibility in the draft because of this signing.